Artist page · 07/07/2026
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Known for 1983’s Deliver Us and seminal 1984 album And The Cannons Of Destruction Have Begun on Metal Blade, notable vinyls track heavy riffs.
Warlord is an American heavy metal band originating in Los Angeles, California in 1981. Led by guitarist William J Tsamis and drummer Mark Zonder, the band blends power metal energy with intricate progressive arrangements and epic storytelling. Their discography features key albums such as Deliver Us (1983) and And The Cannons Of Destruction Have Begun (1984), both initially released on Metal Blade Records. After periods of inactivity and lineup changes, the band returned with new material in the 2000s and beyond, including From The Ashes To The Archives (2024) and Free Spirit Soar (2024), available on vinyl through High Roller Records.
Warlord’s sound is defined by soaring vocals, dramatic guitar leads, and a complex rhythmic foundation.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
High Roller Records · 2024
High Roller Records · 2024
Alone Records · 2015
Empire Records · 2015
Alone Records · 2013
Atrheia Records · 2002
Metal Blade Records · 1984
Metal Blade Records · 1983Playlist
The tracks that sum up Warlord's career.
The essentials
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This 1984 Metal Blade Records release anchors Warlord’s early US power metal sound with ten tracks of epic storytelling and dynamic arrangements.
Debut album with progressive heavy metal influences featuring standout tracks such as “Deliver Us From Evil” and “Penny For A Poor Man.”
The latest studio album capturing Warlord’s continued power metal evolution, presented on High Roller Records with multiple vinyl pressings.
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Collectors
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
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Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
Warlord set the foundation for American power metal with epic narratives and intense musical craftsmanship.— William J Tsamis
Released by High Roller Records in Germany in 2024, this limited edition LP features 14 tracks with a runtime over 70 minutes, maintaining Warlord’s epic metal legacy on vinyl.
Deliver Us was recorded and released in 1983 on Metal Blade Records and includes a notable progressive heavy metal sound that shaped the band’s early reputation.
The 1984 LP on Metal Blade Records features 10 tracks including “Lucifer's Hammer” and “Black Mass,” and is among the most sought vinyls with multiple pressing variants.
The live album and DVD box set issued in 2015 document Warlord’s 2013 Athens concert, featuring classic tracks performed with expansive energy.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Warlord was founded in 1981 in Los Angeles, led by guitarist William J Tsamis and drummer Mark Zonder.
Warlord plays US power metal with elements of heavy and progressive metal.
Key vinyl releases include Deliver Us (1983), And The Cannons Of Destruction Have Begun (1984), and recent albums like Free Spirit Soar (2024).
Yes, there are limited edition and test pressing vinyls, notably from High Roller Records and Metal Blade Records across various releases.
Comparing prices on specialist platforms can reveal original German pressings and reissues’ pricing, helpful for buyers in France.
Popular tracks include “Child Of The Damned,” “Lucifer's Hammer,” and “Deliver Us From Evil,” among others frequently played by metal vinyl enthusiasts.
The album contains 10 tracks, including fan favorites such as "Lucifer's Hammer" and "Black Mass."
Deliver Us is a defining early 1980s US power metal album with collectible vinyl pressings valued for their progressive sound and historic status.
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